August 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM - Committee As A Whole

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Jason Schapmann, Director of Human Resources and Finance Support, briefly shared information about all financial reports. Mr. Schapmann also explained the movement of funds from the General Fund to the Depreciation Fund. 

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Mr. Schapmann said there are 11 para positions, 1 maintenance position open at this time.

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The report showed most of the CPS administrators had attended Administrator Days in Kearney.

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Nicole Anderson, Foundation Director, talked about payments that have gone out. Scholarship funds were released to colleges and some Grandfriends Day expenses were paid. Mrs. Anderson also noted the band donations. 
The Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet is Thursday, September 3, 2026.

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Brooke Kavan, Director of Teaching and Learning gave a report on her team. She talked about the New Teacher Training, NDE Day at Administrator Days, visibility at every building and visibility at most district collaboration meetings. Mrs. Kavan said she has met with each principal individually. Amplify Desmos Math training took place in 5 locations around the district. She talked about the very aggressive goal from NDE for the Literacy Plan. It is a 5-year plan to improve our students' reading. Mrs. Kavan discussed the NDE standards revision timeline, it is a 7-year cycle.

Discussion:  Jason Harris, Director of Special Education, shared information on the district's SPED determination from NDE. He talked about the Goalbook Proposals for teachers. This is a 3-year contract, and it will help staff identify students. This program will also empower teachers to write IEPs. Dr. Harris said that the Presence Contract shows a reduction because he hired an in person speech pathologist. He also explained the Maxim Healthcare Services Contract for a one on one nurse.

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Sara Colford, Assistant Director of Student Services, shared information about the new Non Traditional building. She said the brand new staff is doing great. They are conducting parent meetings and placement meetings. The first day of school is on the 18th.

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Mr. Schapmann said we are in our open enrollment period for benefits. There is a Community Health Fair at the Kramer Education Center on August 11. Mr. Schapmann said we have one more payroll to get through with the 25-26 budget.

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Leonard Kwapnioski, Director of Operations, shared information about the window project at North Park and West Park. He said the HVAC system has made it to the life expectancy at Emerson and West Park. Mr. Kwapnioski talked about LED fixtures and rebates CPS can receive. He invited the board to visit the east entrance of CMS since the removal of the planters. Mr. Kwapnioski shared information about a roof drainage issue. He has an engineer looking at what can be done. The Tech Department has been diligently working at getting all of our computer-related equipment, programs, etc. changed over and secured the last few weeks. Mr. Kwapnioski said they have had to touch every piece of equipment in the district.

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Chip Kay, Superintendent, talked about the support from the city administrators in support of the COPS Grant, he said the letters have been uploaded. He shared that there will be a practice that will be a citywide event. Dr. Kay met with the SRO’s. We have had our first week with staff. The quality of the training has been outstanding. The Convocation was very positive with an awesome speaker. The speaker focused on the hope that the staff recognize the impact they are having on our students. Leader In Me training continues. Dr. Kay mentioned that we had great attendance at the ribbon cutting and convocation by the board. 

Discussion:  Surplus items were discussed.  There is an old kiln that needs to be moved. A replacement is on the way. The freezer is no longer working and will be disposed of.

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Erin Meyer, Kramer Preschool Principal, presented  PELI, a resource that would help solve the component of data that they are missing. This will integrate into the Dibbels Program that is being used in the elementary schools. The PELI Program will be funded through the preschool this year. 

Discussion:  The Destination Imagination is an annual fundraiser that is needed.

Discussion:  Dr. Kay said the changes requested were made.

Discussion:  Dr. Kay said he let the building principals decide the schedules for Wednesday and Thursday. He said all students will be in buildings on Friday. The Synergy update is that all systems are working except at CMS.  It is not syncing with the operating program.  Jason Harris has been putting in a lot of time to acclimate the new person. 

Discussion:  The board did not go into Executive Session.

Discussion:  The meeting was adjourned at 7:34pm.